Intermediate Care Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care (IMC) position with telemetry experience and an active IL RN license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) of an acute care Level I trauma center
• Patient population includes cardiac, post-cardiac procedures, renal, respiratory, and neurological cases
• Average daily census is 38 patients
• Night shifts available with 3x12 or 4x12 hour schedules (18:45–07:15)
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to similar units within scope as needed
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Provide care for complex cardiac, renal, neurological, and respiratory intermediate care patients
• Manage post-procedure and critically ill telemetry patients and respond to emergency situations
• Work in a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital environment
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking permit required and provided at no cost
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum of 5 days of requested time off
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restrictions

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of application
• Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent IMC, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU, DOU, Stepdown, or Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry (on-unit and remote)
• Skills required: post-cardiac catheterization, sheath removal, TR band, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis management, arterial and central line care, blood product administration, IV therapy, and medication protocols including drips and PCA
• Respiratory equipment experience required, including chest tubes, external CPAP/BIPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions, and surgical drain management required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts